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James Niehues Releases Utah Trail Map Collection to Raise Funds for National Ability Center

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After recently announcing retirement in October, James Niehues, the author behind the trail maps at most major ski areas, is releasing another collection of original works. Related: The Making of a Trail Map: A Behind the Scenes Look With James Niehues and Sun Peaks Resort, BC James Niehues began painting aerial views in 1986 and produced his first trail map […]

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Aunika Skogen | November 24, 2021
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Lee Canyon, Nevada: Opening TODAY for the 2020/2021 Season

Lee Canyon, Nevada, is opening today, December 11, 2020 for the 2020/2021 ski season. Lee Canyon is just 45 minutes outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. Lee Canyon’s website is not currently listing open lifts and trails but says they are open today. According to their Facebook Page, all lifts are expected to run. This morning they also announced that they […]

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Dominic Gawel | December 11, 2020
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Aspen Mountain, CO Debuts Top-to-Bottom Snowmaking

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For the first time in its history, Aspen Mountain, CO (Ajax) will have top-to-bottom snowmaking capabilities. Aspen Mountain originally installed its snowmaking system in 1981 after some low snow years, especially the winter of 1976-77. The snowmaking system covered 172 acres of terrain on the lower two thirds of the mountain, but the missing link has finally been completed. Over […]

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Taylor Stephan | November 13, 2020
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Mad River Glen, VT: Paint It If You Can?

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Mad River Glen is known for its slogan “ski it if you can.” However, one man known for his iconic trail maps within the ski industry is finally going to “paint it if he can.” James Niehues, legendary trail map artist and creator of “The Man Behind the Maps,” is taking his talents to Eastern Vermont. He’s painted over 250 […]

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Taylor Stephan | September 17, 2020
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The Making of a Trail Map: A Behind the Scenes Look With James Niehues and Sun Peaks Resort, BC

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This post first appeared on the Sun Peaks Resort website and is republished with permission There is something special about trail maps. What started as humble collections of lines to help people find their way around the local hill have now morphed into a cornerstone of ski culture, adorning the walls of luxury chalets and ski bum share houses alike. […]

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SnowBrains | April 29, 2020
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Topographic Ski Maps: A New Way of Tracking Resort Days

Navigating your favorite ski resort just became that much easier with the help of a new and improved ski resort map. SkiMap.com is designing topographic ski resort maps that will be available to the public. Striving to provide advanced and technically accurate maps, all data, pictures, and reference materials are utilized from each mountain. Working as an independent entity, the […]

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Emily Crofton | February 19, 2020
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Mt. Bachelor, OR Aerial View Trail Map Is One Of A Kind

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Check out Mt. Bachelor’s new 2019/2020 trail map, which was hand-painted by renowned mountain landscape artist James Niehues. Mt. Bachelor, OR has announced the names of its new chairlift and two new conveyor carpets that are currently under construction. The “Early Riser” chairlift and the “First Rays” and “Lava Tube” carpets are being added as part of the resort’s Woodward […]

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SnowBrains | September 25, 2019
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Telluride Ski Resort, CO Highlights Sweetest Extreme Lines with ‘Hike-to-Terrain’ Trail Maps

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Telluride Ski Resort, Colorado alone offers some of the best skiing around, but it is also well-known that their ‘hike-to-terrain’ offers some of the sweetest lines in North America. After making the hike out there, you’re going to want to know where to drop in. Well, Telluride now has you covered. They have kindly put together some awesome aerial photos […]

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SnowBrains | October 11, 2018
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